Crime Rate in Great Bridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Bridge

The total recorded crimes in Great Bridge, Sandwell, UK in May 2025 are around 119 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Bridge crime rate of 4.12 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Great Bridge, encompassing approximately 28,911 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-38.30% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (-25.81% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
Great Bridge Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Clarkes Grove with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Ferguson Drive with total crimes: 10

How safe is Great Bridge?

To understand the safety of Great Bridge, we need to analyze Great Bridge crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Sandwell:

    • In 2024, Great Bridge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sandwell average, with 1332 crimes compared to 1614.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Great Bridge recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

    • In 2023, Great Bridge had fewer crimes than the Sandwell average, with 1,440 crimes compared to 1,707. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Great Bridge recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sandwell, Great Bridge has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Great Bridge Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Great Bridge has recorded 119 crimes with crime rate of 4.12 ranking 13th out of 23 in the Sandwell, UK

In 2024, the total Great Bridge crimes were 1,332. The crime rate of Great Bridge in 2024 was 46.07 (year) or 3.84 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Sandwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Great Bridge were around 1,440 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.81 (year) or 4.15 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Sandwell.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Great Bridge)CrimesRank (Great Bridge)CrimesRank (Great Bridge)
West Bromwich Central263 13,800 14,114 1
Greets Green and Lyng180 42,559 22,363 2
Soho and Victoria248 22,488 32,352 3
Wednesbury South193 32,115 52,121 5
Langley153 71,935 72,259 4
St Pauls148 82,115 41,930 9
Oldbury176 52,101 62,102 6
Wednesbury North154 61,799 91,968 7
Princes End139 101,903 81,950 8
Hateley Heath146 91,466 121,512 12
Cradley Heath and Old Hill136 121,552 111,824 10
Tipton Green107 161,567 101,571 11
Bristnall137 111,151 181,182 19
Abbey104 171,345 131,507 13
Friar Park107 151,244 171,450 14
Blackheath110 141,309 161,377 17
Smethwick93 191,318 151,394 16
Charlemont with Grove Vale91 20932 221,295 18
Rowley101 181,097 191,140 20
Newton91 21956 201,128 21
Tividale66 23943 211,093 22
Old Warley67 22854 24896 24
Great Barr with Yew Tree63 24859 23994 23

Great Bridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (15 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (98 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 20257
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
July 20246
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 581 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202547
March 202549
February 202547
January 202540
December 202437
November 202433
October 202447
September 202438
July 202453
June 202498
May 202463

A total of 125 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202511
February 202511
January 202510
December 20247
November 202411
October 20244
September 20247
July 202410
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 124 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20259
February 20255
January 202511
December 20248
November 20249
October 20246
September 202415
July 202416
June 202412
May 202415

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20257
March 202515
February 20257
January 20259
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
September 20246
July 202422
June 202428
May 20249

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
February 20258
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
July 20248
June 202428
May 20243

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
July 20244
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202531
March 20257
February 20255
January 202511
December 20243
November 20244
October 202411
September 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 202417

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

High Crime Locations Great Bridge in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Great Bridge postcode area is presented below.

1. Clarkes Grove (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting12
Robbery4
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ferguson Drive (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Other theft1
4. Powell Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
6. Bernard Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
7. Steadman Croft (Map)
Total2
Robbery2
8. Gilson Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Beech Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
10. Whitehall Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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